Northern Canals Assocation meeting
FCC are hosting a meeting of the NCA at Langley Mill
The Friends of the Cromford Canal will update the attendees on the progress made on the “Beggalee extension” in the period since 2020 when planning approval was finally secured. The project will restore 1km of canal on a new route past a blockage in the historic line caused by the construction of the A610 Langley Mill bypass road, enabling it to rejoin the original line northwards along the scenic Erewash Valley. It will also fill a missing link in the Erewash Trail walking and cycling route. The initial activity will be the construction of a flood compensation zone which will then enable the first length of the canal to be restored across part of the River Erewash floodplain before rising through two locks taking it onto higher ground.
The FCC team will also provide overviews of the charity, its use of volunteers and the Cromford Canal history.
After lunch a guided walk will be offered to attendees, where FCC volunteers will take small groups a short trip from the Great Northern basin (actually part of the Cromford Canal) and up onto the construction site.
The cost for the day, including lunch, is £15.00. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options can be available, but please let us know when booking if you require these.
If possible, please pay online to:
“Northern Canals Association”, account no. 00513800, sort code 30-96-26.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ITS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED – CURRENT TICKET LIMIT IS 40 ATTENDEES BUT THIS WILL BE KEPT UNDER REVIEW
Please give your Society/Trust/Organisation name as reference and send an email to northern.canals2021@btinternet.com with details of who will be attending. Also, please indicate if you wish to give an update on your group’s work.
Full details of the programme for the day and directions to the venue are HERE